US Bridges

CO RD 39 over Small Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S Int Rt 8 * 110 · Structure no. 007933

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39 over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 39 over Small Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 39
CrossesSmall Creek
Location0.2 MI S Int Rt 8 * 110
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.85924, -88.41809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (1996)
Projected traffic370 by 2038
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 39 over Small Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 39 over Small Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 39 over Small Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 39 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.